1987 Nissan Silvia vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1987 Nissan Silvia is newer by 29 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 568 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.
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 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1987 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Nissan Silvia | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Silvia | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
