1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1970 Maserati Indy is newer by 22 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 860 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 1970 Maserati Indy 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 1970 Maserati Indy. 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, 1970 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Citroen | Maserati |
| Model | 2CV | Indy |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
