2008 Honda Stream vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2008 Honda Stream is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Stream weights approximately 482 kg more than 1960 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Renault Dauphine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Stream, 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, 2008 Honda Stream (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Stream | 1960 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Stream | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |
