1958 Renault Dauphine vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1958 Renault Dauphine is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Triumph Mayflower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Triumph Mayflower (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Triumph Mayflower should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 318 kg more than 1958 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, 1949 Triumph Mayflower (79 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1949 Triumph Mayflower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Renault Dauphine | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Renault | Triumph |
| Model | Dauphine | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
