1960 Renault Dauphine vs. 1978 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, 1978 Suzuki LJ 50 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Renault Dauphine (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Suzuki LJ 50 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Because 1978 Suzuki LJ 50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Renault Dauphine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Suzuki LJ 50 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, 1978 Suzuki LJ 50 (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Suzuki LJ 50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Dauphine | 1978 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Dauphine | LJ 50 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1940 mm |
