1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 1 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 358 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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (104 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1500 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 33 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |
