1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 46 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 625 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (165 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Dauphine | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dauphine | Golf |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
