1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1969 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volkswagen 1302 (34 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volkswagen 1302 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 118 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Volkswagen 1302 (84 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1969 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Dauphine | 1969 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dauphine | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
