1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1956 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 758 kg more than 1956 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 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1956 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Holden | Renault |
Model | Monaro | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |