1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1960 Renault Dauphine 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. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Renault Dauphine (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 2CV weights approximately 50 kg more than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Because 1960 Renault Dauphine 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 1960 Renault Dauphine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 2CV, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Renault Dauphine (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 1960 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | 2CV | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 38 L |
