1996 BMW Z3 vs. 1956 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1996 BMW Z3 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW Z3 (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW Z3 weights approximately 998 kg more than 1956 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, 1996 BMW Z3 (180 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm). This means 1996 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW Z3 | 1956 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Z3 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 111 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
