2006 Mazda Drifter vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2006 Mazda Drifter is newer by 47 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 2,606 cc, 2006 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Drifter (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
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, 2006 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2006 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Drifter | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Drifter | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 845 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 38 L |
