1989 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 29 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 288 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, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | 1960 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Morgan | Renault |
| Model | Plus 4 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
