1958 Renault Dauphine vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 45 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 943 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, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1958 Renault Dauphine has manual transmission. 1958 Renault Dauphine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Renault Dauphine | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Renault | SsangYong |
| Model | Dauphine | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2910 mm |
