1960 Renault Dauphine vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 45 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 593 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.
Because 1960 Renault Dauphine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Renault Dauphine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Dauphine | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Dauphine | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
