2000 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 41 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 5,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 715 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, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, 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, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (203 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine. 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 1959 Renault Dauphine has manual transmission. 1959 Renault Dauphine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Grand Prix | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5699 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2280 mm |
