1961 Renault Dauphine vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1961 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1338 kg more than 1961 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Renault Dauphine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Renault Dauphine | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Dauphine | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |
