1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 23 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 148 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, 1982 Toyota Starlet (91 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1982 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Dauphine | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Dauphine | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2310 mm |
