1961 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1961 Chevrolet Corvair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,368 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvair (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 538 kg more than 1957 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.
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1961 Chevrolet Corvair | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Corvair | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 2368 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 38 L |