2009 Dodge Ram vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 730 kg more than 1958 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (827 Nm) has 782 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Ram | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6690 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3013 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 38 L |
