1957 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1957 Citroen 2CV
To start off, both 1957 Austin-Healey 100 and 1957 Citroen 2CV were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Citroen 2CV. (12 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1957 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Austin-Healey 100 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 1957 Austin-Healey 100. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 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, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 (143 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen 2CV. (25 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey 100 | 1957 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Citroen |
| Model | 100 | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 12 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 25 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 19 L |
