1950 Citroen 2CV vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1999 Toyota Venture is newer by 49 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Venture weights approximately 842 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Citroen 2CV | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 2CV | Venture |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 10 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 498 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
