1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 2011 Audi S5
To start off, 2011 Audi S5 is newer by 52 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S5 weights approximately 1118 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 2011 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Renault Dauphine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S5 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, 2011 Audi S5 (440 Nm) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2011 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Dauphine | 2011 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Renault | Audi |
| Model | Dauphine | S5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
