2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen Berlingo (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 840 kg more than 1965 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, 2009 Citroen Berlingo (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Berlingo | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
