1957 Citroen 2CV vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, both 1957 Citroen 2CV and 1957 Vauxhall Victor were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Vauxhall Victor (47 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1957 Citroen 2CV. (12 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 485 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 Vauxhall Victor 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 Vauxhall Victor. 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 Vauxhall Victor (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen 2CV. (25 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Citroen 2CV | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
Model | 2CV | Victor |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 425 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 25 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |