1995 BMW M3 vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini
To start off, 1995 BMW M3 is newer by 38 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 2,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M3 weights approximately 805 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, 1995 BMW M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M3 | 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | M3 | Dauphine Gordini |
Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2988 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 31 L |