1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 1971 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1971 Skoda Octavia is newer by 12 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 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Skoda Octavia (47 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 338 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, 1971 Skoda Octavia (84 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1971 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Renault Dauphine | 1971 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Renault | Skoda |
Model | Dauphine | Octavia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 84 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 30 L |