1967 Citroen DS vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1967 Citroen DS and 1967 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 820 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Citroen DS (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | DS | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |
