1959 Abarth Bialbero 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 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Bialbero would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1961 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 62 kg more than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
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 Bialbero (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1961 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | Bialbero | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 694 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |