2005 Morgan 4 vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 46 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 4 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 4 weights approximately 338 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.
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, 2005 Morgan 4 (160 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2005 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan 4 | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Morgan | Renault |
Model | 4 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 45 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |