1958 Renault Dauphine vs. 1960 MG MGA
To start off, 1960 MG MGA is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 MG MGA weights approximately 268 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, 1960 MG MGA (104 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1960 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Renault Dauphine | 1960 MG MGA | |
| Make | Renault | MG |
| Model | Dauphine | MGA |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 104 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 | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2390 mm |
