1956 BMW 503 vs. 1956 Citroen 2CV
To start off, both 1956 BMW 503 and 1956 Citroen 2CV were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 503 weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1956 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 BMW 503 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 1956 BMW 503. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 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, 1956 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 503 | 1956 Citroen 2CV | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 503 | 2CV |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 374 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 10 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 19 L |