2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito 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 2,146 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 1388 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 Mercedes-Benz Vito (330 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | Vito | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2146 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2280 mm |
