1960 Renault Dauphine vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 50 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 825 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, 2010 Honda Accord, 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, 2010 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Renault Dauphine | 2010 Honda Accord | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Dauphine | Accord |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |