1968 Citroen DS vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1968 Citroen DS and 1968 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Citroen DS (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Citroen DS weights approximately 648 kg more than 1968 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Citroen DS | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | DS | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| 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 | 114 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |
