1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 910 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. 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 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 512 TR | Dauphine Gordini |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 844 cc |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |
