2004 Citroen C4 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2004 Citroen C4 is newer by 37 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C4 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C4 weights approximately 643 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, 2004 Citroen C4 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C4 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C4 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
