2000 Citroen C3 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2000 Citroen C3 is newer by 33 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C3 (88 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C3 weights approximately 313 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, 2000 Citroen C3 (110 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C3 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C3 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
