1959 Lancia Appia 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 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Appia (47 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1961 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 268 kg more than 1961 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 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1961 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Appia | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 33 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |