1942 Citroen 7A vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1942 Citroen 7A. (33 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1942 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1942 Citroen 7A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Porsche 924 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Porsche 924. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1942 Citroen 7A, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1942 Citroen 7A has manual transmission. 1942 Citroen 7A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Citroen 7A | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | 7A | 924 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1303 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |