1972 Fiat 126 vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini
To start off, 1972 Fiat 126 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini would be higher. At 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 Fiat 126. 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, 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 126 | 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 126 | Dauphine Gordini |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 31 L |
