1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare is newer by 20 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 853 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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (232 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Volare | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2280 mm |
