2002 Citroen C2 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2002 Citroen C2 is newer by 35 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 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C2 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C2 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C2 weights approximately 298 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, 2002 Citroen C2 (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C2 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C2 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2280 mm |
