1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 37 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 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Serena (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 878 kg more than 1958 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, 1995 Nissan Serena (145 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Serena | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |
