1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1961 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1961 Renault Dauphine is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 97 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750.
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 750 (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1961 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | 750 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 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 | 535 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |