1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1954 Citroen 2CV
To start off, both 1954 Austin A 70 and 1954 Citroen 2CV were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1954 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1954 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 789 kg more than 1954 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Austin A 70 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 1954 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 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, 1954 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 1954 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 70 | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 10 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 19 L |
