2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1956 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 852 kg more than 1956 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 S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1956 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | S2000 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 111 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |