2004 BMW 545 vs. 1956 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2004 BMW 545 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 545 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 545 weights approximately 1168 kg more than 1956 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, 2004 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Dauphine. 2004 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 1956 Renault Dauphine has manual transmission. 1956 Renault Dauphine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 1956 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 545 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 111 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
