1967 Innocenti A 40 vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1967 Innocenti A 40 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Innocenti A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Innocenti A 40 (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Innocenti A 40 should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Innocenti A 40 weights approximately 168 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 Innocenti A 40 (81 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1967 Innocenti A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Innocenti A 40 | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Innocenti | Renault |
| Model | A 40 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |
