1987 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (130 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1960 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (176 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1960 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | 90 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1987 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 45 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |