1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 778 kg more than 1948 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Citroen 2CV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | 2CV | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2650 mm |
