1966 Citroen Ami vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine

To start off, both 1966 Citroen Ami and 1966 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Renault Dauphine (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Citroen Ami. (26 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 12 kg more than 1966 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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1966 Citroen Ami 1966 Renault Dauphine
Make Citroen Renault
Model Ami Dauphine
Year Released 1966 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 601 cc 845 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 26 HP 38 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 620 kg 632 kg
Vehicle Length 3880 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2280 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 25 L 38 L