1951 Citroen 2CV vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 2CV.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Citroen 2CV | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | 2CV | Indica |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 374 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 10 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 37 L |
