1960 Renault Dauphine vs. 2013 Infiniti QX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti QX is newer by 53 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 5,552 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti QX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti QX (395 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti QX should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti QX weights approximately 2024 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 2013 Infiniti QX 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, 2013 Infiniti QX 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, 2013 Infiniti QX (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti QX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Dauphine | 2013 Infiniti QX | |
| Make | Renault | Infiniti |
| Model | Dauphine | QX |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 2656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3075 mm |
