1961 Renault Dauphine vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 50 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1961 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 1684 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.
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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Renault Dauphine | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Dauphine | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
