1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1963 Steyr Haflinger

To start off, 1963 Steyr Haflinger is newer by 15 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 643 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 Steyr Haflinger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Steyr Haflinger (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Steyr Haflinger should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 2CV weights approximately 82 kg more than 1963 Steyr Haflinger.

Because 1963 Steyr Haflinger 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, 1963 Steyr Haflinger 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, 1963 Steyr Haflinger (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Steyr Haflinger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.

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