1968 Moretti 850 vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1968 Moretti 850 is newer by 9 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Moretti 850 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Moretti 850 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Moretti 850 weights approximately 68 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, 1968 Moretti 850 (55 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1968 Moretti 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Moretti 850 | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Moretti | Renault |
| Model | 850 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 55 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 | 700 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |
