2009 Citroen C1 vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2009 Citroen C1 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C1 (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C1 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1968 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 C1 (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C1 | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C1 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 38 L |
