1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 6 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 514 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | 2600 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 45 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 38 L |