1957 Renault Dauphine vs. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 48 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 1023 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, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2005 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Dauphine | 2005 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | Dauphine | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2800 mm |
