1971 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 6,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 1168 kg more than 1960 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1960 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Grand Prix | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6545 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
