1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 47 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 918 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 1995 Vauxhall Carlton 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 1995 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | 2CV | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2740 mm |
