1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet 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 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 258 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 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1965 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Cabriolet | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |
