1984 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 498 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 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 1957 Renault Dauphine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am, 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 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Grand Am | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2469 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
