1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1967 Fiat 850 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 850 (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 850 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1958 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 850 (60 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1967 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 850 | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 850 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 45 Nm |
| 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 | 732 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |
