1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 5 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite weights approximately 82 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, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite (84 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Renault |
| Model | Sprite | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |
