2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 888 kg more than 1958 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 38 L |
