1999 Opel Omega vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 1084 kg more than 1960 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, 1999 Opel Omega (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Omega | 1960 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Omega | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |