1984 Honda Jazz vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1984 Honda Jazz is newer by 26 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 1,231 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Jazz (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Jazz weights approximately 68 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.
Because 1958 Renault Dauphine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Renault Dauphine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Honda Jazz (83 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1984 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Jazz | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Jazz | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2280 mm |
