1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1958 Citroen 2CV
To start off, both 1958 Alpine A 106 and 1958 Citroen 2CV were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 850 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Citroen 2CV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1958 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Citroen 2CV weights approximately 185 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Because 1958 Citroen 2CV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Alpine A 106. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Citroen 2CV 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, 1958 Citroen 2CV (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Citroen 2CV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1958 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Alpine | Citroen |
| Model | A 106 | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 850 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 19 L |
