1990 Opel Omega vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 801 kg more than 1957 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 Opel Omega (270 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Omega | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |
