1958 Renault Dauphine vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 55 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 3,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 981 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.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Renault Dauphine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (361 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
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1958 Renault Dauphine | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Renault | Volvo |
Model | Dauphine | S60 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 361 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2776 mm |