1990 BMW M3 vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 568 kg more than 1959 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | M3 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 38 L |
