1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 49 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 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1698 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.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Renault Dauphine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Dauphine | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Dauphine | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4477 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 141 L |
