1958 Renault Dauphine vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 54 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1288 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine. 2012 Porsche Panamera 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. 2012 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Renault Dauphine | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Renault | Porsche |
| Model | Dauphine | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |
