1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1957 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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | 1000 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 45 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |