1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 50 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 561 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 598 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, 2009 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm) has 714 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Dauphine | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Renault | Pagani |
| Model | Dauphine | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
