2005 Opel Frontera vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2005 Opel Frontera is newer by 47 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Frontera weights approximately 1088 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.
Because 2005 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Renault Dauphine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 Opel Frontera (290 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2005 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Frontera | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Frontera | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2280 mm |
