1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 13 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 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2138 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | 600 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6328 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2280 mm |
