1977 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1961 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1961 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 478 kg more than 1961 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, 1977 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda RX-4 | 1961 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | RX-4 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 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 | 1110 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
