1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 22 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 838 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
