1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 27 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 925 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, 1986 Toyota Supra (259 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Dauphine | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Dauphine | Supra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
