1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 12 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 193 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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (150 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 310 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
