1973 Porsche 911 vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 911 weights approximately 268 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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Porsche 911 | 1960 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 911 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |