1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 472 kg more than 1957 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 Opel Rekord (142 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Rekord | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 45 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |