1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 435 kg more than 1958 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 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lotus Esprit | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Lotus | Renault |
Model | Esprit | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 45 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 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 | 1067 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 38 L |