1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1950 Citroen 2CV
To start off, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 622 kg more than 1950 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, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1950 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Citroen |
| Model | 100 | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 10 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 19 L |
