1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 1972 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1972 Triumph 1500 is newer by 13 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 333 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, 1972 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1972 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Dauphine | 1972 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Renault | Triumph |
| Model | Dauphine | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
