1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1967 Fiat 124 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 124 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1957 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, 1967 Fiat 124 (89 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1967 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 124 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1967 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 45 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |