1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 28 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (131 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 708 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, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (198 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1960 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | 190 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
