1957 Renault Dauphine vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 54 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 719 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Dauphine | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Renault | Porsche |
| Model | Dauphine | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
