2007 Nissan 350Z vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 48 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 1078 kg more than 1959 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 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 350Z | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | 350Z | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 38 L |
