1960 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine

To start off, both 1960 Cadillac DeVille and 1960 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1473 kg more than 1960 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.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Cadillac DeVille 1960 Renault Dauphine
Make Cadillac Renault
Model DeVille Dauphine
Year Released 1960 1960
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 6390 cc 843 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 198 HP 33 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2105 kg 632 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2280 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 38 L


 

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