1986 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 27 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 641 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, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 328 GTS | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 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 | 1273 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 38 L |
