1957 Renault Dauphine vs. 1980 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Seat 131 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Seat 131 (53 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Seat 131 weights approximately 333 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Seat 131 (94 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1980 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Dauphine | 1980 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Dauphine | 131 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2500 mm |
