1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1972 Honda Life
To start off, 1972 Honda Life is newer by 24 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 375 cc (2 cylinders), 1948 Citroen 2CV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Honda Life (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 2CV weights approximately 192 kg more than 1972 Honda Life.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1972 Honda Life (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 1972 Honda Life | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | 2CV | Life |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 63 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 61 L |
