1955 Citroen 2CV vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1955 Citroen 2CV. (12 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1955 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 958 kg more than 1955 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Citroen 2CV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Citroen 2CV. (25 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Citroen 2CV | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | 2CV | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 25 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 63 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 65 L |
