2007 Renault Grand Espace vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2007 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 1198 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Renault Dauphine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Renault Dauphine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault Grand Espace (271 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Grand Espace | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Grand Espace | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 38 L |
