1980 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 21 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 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 820 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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 512 BB | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 845 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 38 L |
