1951 Citroen 2CV vs. 1951 Saab 92
To start off, both 1951 Citroen 2CV and 1951 Saab 92 were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 764 cc (2 cylinders), 1951 Saab 92 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Saab 92 (24 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Saab 92 should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Saab 92 weights approximately 310 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.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Citroen 2CV | 1951 Saab 92 | |
| Make | Citroen | Saab |
| Model | 2CV | 92 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 374 cc | 764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 10 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
