1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 64 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 501 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1908 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Citroen 2CV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 601 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1948 Citroen 2CV has manual transmission. 1948 Citroen 2CV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | 2CV | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 63 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 88 L |
