1946 Citroen 7A vs. 1969 Porsche 906
To start off, 1969 Porsche 906 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1946 Citroen 7A. (35 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1946 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Citroen 7A weights approximately 408 kg more than 1969 Porsche 906.
Because 1969 Porsche 906 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 1969 Porsche 906. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1946 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Citroen 7A | 1969 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | 7A | 906 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1628 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2310 mm |
