2007 BMW 530 vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. 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 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 530 | Dauphine Gordini |
Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |