1994 BMW 840 vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 37 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 1108 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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 840 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
