2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 40 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 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 176 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
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, 2000 Lotus Extreme (180 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Extreme | 1960 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Extreme | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 843 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2280 mm |
