1965 Renault Dauphine vs. 2011 Citroen C3
To start off, 2011 Citroen C3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C3 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C3 weights approximately 631 kg more than 1965 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Citroen C3 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Dauphine | 2011 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Renault | Citroen |
| Model | Dauphine | C3 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
