1992 Fiat 126 vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1992 Fiat 126 is newer by 34 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Renault Dauphine (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1992 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Fiat 126 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
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, 1992 Fiat 126 (49 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1992 Fiat 126 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat 126 | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 126 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
