1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 868 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 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Citroen 2CV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | 2CV | Forester |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 63 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 64 L |
