1950 Citroen 11 vs. 1963 Lotus 25
To start off, 1963 Lotus 25 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus 25 (196 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus 25 should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 11 weights approximately 739 kg more than 1963 Lotus 25.
Because 1963 Lotus 25 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 1963 Lotus 25. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 11, 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 11 | 1963 Lotus 25 | |
Make | Citroen | Lotus |
Model | 11 | 25 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 456 kg |