1982 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 24 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 978 kg more than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
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. 1982 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1958 Renault Dauphine has manual transmission. 1958 Renault Dauphine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Chevrolet Impala | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Impala | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1982 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 33 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2280 mm |