2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 768 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Renault Dauphine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 38 L |
