1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1959 Isuzu Minx 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 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Isuzu Minx (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 318 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 Isuzu Minx (91 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1959 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Isuzu | Renault |
| Model | Minx | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
