1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 41 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Smart Roadster 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, 2000 Smart Roadster (110 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2000 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Renault Dauphine | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Renault | Smart |
Model | Dauphine | Roadster |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 110 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2370 mm |