1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 1970 Mazda 616 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda 616 weights approximately 228 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | 2CV | 616 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2480 mm |
