2008 BMW 540 vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 51 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 540 | Dauphine Gordini |
Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 844 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 36 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |