1960 Renault Dauphine vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 52 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (270 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 1051 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, 2012 Buick Regal, 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, 2012 Buick Regal (400 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Dauphine | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Renault | Buick |
| Model | Dauphine | Regal |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
