1950 Citroen 2CV vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1979 Seat 124 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 124 weights approximately 432 kg more than 1950 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Citroen 2CV | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | 2CV | 124 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 10 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 498 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2430 mm |
