1987 Citroen AX vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Citroen AX weights approximately 90 kg more than 1966 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, 1987 Citroen AX (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | AX | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
