1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1960 Citroen 2CV
To start off, 1960 Citroen 2CV is newer by 12 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. Both 1948 Citroen 2CV and 1960 Citroen 2CV are equipped with a 375 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Citroen 2CV (11 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Citroen 2CV should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 2CV weights approximately 187 kg more than 1960 Citroen 2CV.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1948 Citroen 2CV (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 2CV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 1960 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | 2CV | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 11 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 19 L |
