1987 Fiat 126 vs. 1956 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1987 Fiat 126 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Renault Dauphine (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 47 kg more than 1987 Fiat 126. 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, 1956 Renault Dauphine (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat 126 | 1956 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 126 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2280 mm |
