1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 14 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 253 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 1962 Riley One-Point-Five 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 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. 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, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1962 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 1962 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Citroen | Riley |
| Model | 2CV | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 45 L |
