1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 40 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 40 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1959 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1961 Austin A 40 (68 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1961 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 40 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
