2009 Citroen C2 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2009 Citroen C2 is newer by 42 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C2 (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C2 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C2 weights approximately 413 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, 2009 Citroen C2 (143 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C2 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C2 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 38 L |
