2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2005 Citroen Picasso is newer by 38 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), 2005 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Picasso (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Picasso should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 698 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, 2005 Citroen Picasso (205 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Picasso | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Picasso | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2005 | 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 | 134 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |
