1957 Citroen 2CV vs. 1957 Suzuki Light
To start off, both 1957 Citroen 2CV and 1957 Suzuki Light were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 425 cc (2 cylinders), 1957 Citroen 2CV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Suzuki Light (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Citroen 2CV. (12 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Suzuki Light should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Suzuki Light weights approximately 45 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Suzuki Light (35 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen 2CV. (25 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Suzuki Light will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Citroen 2CV | 1957 Suzuki Light | |
Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
Model | 2CV | Light |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 425 cc | 359 cc |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 25 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |