1990 Daihatsu Domino vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1990 Daihatsu Domino is newer by 33 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. Both 1990 Daihatsu Domino and 1957 Renault Dauphine are equipped with a 845 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Daihatsu Domino (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Daihatsu Domino should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 7 kg more than 1990 Daihatsu Domino.
Because 1957 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 1957 Renault Dauphine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Daihatsu Domino, 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, 1990 Daihatsu Domino (69 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1990 Daihatsu Domino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Daihatsu Domino | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Domino | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
