1951 Citroen 2CV vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, both 1951 Citroen 2CV and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1951 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S 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 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1951 Citroen 2CV, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Citroen 2CV | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2CV | 300S |
Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 375 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 10 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 85 L |