1988 Citroen CX vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1988 Citroen CX is newer by 20 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen CX (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen CX weights approximately 788 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Citroen CX (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen CX | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | CX | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
