1983 Citroen LN vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1983 Citroen LN is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Renault Dauphine (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen LN weights approximately 78 kg more than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Renault Dauphine (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen LN | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | LN | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 38 L |
