1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 378 kg more than 1959 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (115 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Ascona | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Ascona | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 45 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |