1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1965 BMW 700
To start off, 1965 BMW 700 is newer by 17 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 696 cc (2 cylinders), 1965 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 2CV weights approximately 22 kg more than 1965 BMW 700.
Because 1965 BMW 700 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 1965 BMW 700. 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, 1965 BMW 700 (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 BMW 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 1965 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | 2CV | 700 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 54 L |
