1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Skoda L is newer by 31 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Skoda L (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Skoda L weights approximately 253 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, 1990 Skoda L (90 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1990 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Dauphine | 1990 Skoda L | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | Dauphine | L |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
