1950 Citroen 2CV vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 57 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 987 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.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Citroen 2CV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Citroen 2CV | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | 2CV | 911 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 10 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 498 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 64 L |
