1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 4 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 898 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | DB5 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 38 L |
