1957 Renault Dauphine vs. 1998 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1998 Renault Safrane is newer by 41 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 893 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.
Because 1957 Renault Dauphine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Renault Dauphine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Renault Safrane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Renault Safrane (200 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1998 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Dauphine | 1998 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Dauphine | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
