1950 Austin A135 vs. 1959 Citroen 2CV
To start off, 1959 Citroen 2CV is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A135 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1959 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Citroen 2CV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Citroen 2CV 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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1959 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A135 | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 850 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 19 L |
