1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 12 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 358 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Spider | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
