1962 Isuzu Minx vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini
To start off, 1962 Isuzu Minx is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 370 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. 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, 1962 Isuzu Minx (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1962 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Isuzu Minx | 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | |
| Make | Isuzu | Renault |
| Model | Minx | Dauphine Gordini |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
