1969 Citroen Dyane 4 vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 205 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 would be higher. At 1,775 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 205 (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 551 kg more than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Peugeot 205 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Peugeot 205 (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Citroen Dyane 4 | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Dyane 4 | 205 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 425 cc | 1775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 110 L |