2008 BMW 120 vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 49 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 733 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, 2008 BMW 120 (210 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 120 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 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 | 1365 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 38 L |
