1959 Moretti 1200 vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1959 Moretti 1200 and 1959 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Moretti 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Moretti 1200 (55 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Moretti 1200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Moretti 1200 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Moretti 1200 | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Moretti | Renault |
| Model | 1200 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 33 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
