1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1956 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 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 2,133 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (112 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 768 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 GAZ 3110 (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1956 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | GAZ | Renault |
| Model | 3110 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2280 mm |
