1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 485 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1220 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (699 Nm) has 654 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1959 Renault Dauphine has manual transmission. 1959 Renault Dauphine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Renault Dauphine | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Renault | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Dauphine | E |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 699 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1443 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |