1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 50 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 463 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.
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, 1998 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 2CV | Carina |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
