1952 Citroen 2CV vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1979 Porsche 930 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1952 Citroen 2CV. (11 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1952 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1952 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Porsche 930 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 1979 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1952 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Citroen 2CV | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | 2CV | 930 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 11 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
