2009 Honda Civic vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 52 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 1053 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.
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 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
