1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 17 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 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
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, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1959 Renault Dauphine has manual transmission. 1959 Renault Dauphine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Cutlass | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
