1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 53 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 918 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 2012 Subaru Forester 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, 2012 Subaru Forester 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Dauphine | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Dauphine | Forester |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
