2007 BMW 325 vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 49 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 863 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.
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, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 325 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
