1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 19 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 454 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, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1978 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Delta | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2280 mm |
