1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 2010 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2010 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 51 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan X-Trail (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 1684 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 2010 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2010 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2010 Nissan X-Trail (226 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Dauphine | 2010 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Dauphine | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
