1967 Renault Dauphine vs. 2008 Citroen C5
To start off, 2008 Citroen C5 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 965 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, 2008 Citroen C5 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Renault Dauphine | 2008 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Renault | Citroen |
| Model | Dauphine | C5 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |
