1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 19 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 1,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 223 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, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1978 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Renault Dauphine | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
Model | Dauphine | Chevette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 89 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |