1977 Citroen GS vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1977 Citroen GS is newer by 10 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 1,015 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Citroen GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Citroen GS (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Citroen GS should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Citroen GS weights approximately 258 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, 1977 Citroen GS (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Citroen GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Citroen GS | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | GS | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 38 L |
