1998 Opel Meriva vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1998 Opel Meriva is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Meriva (99 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 761 kg more than 1959 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Renault Dauphine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Renault Dauphine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Opel Meriva (185 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Meriva | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Meriva | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1685 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |
