1958 Citroen 2CV vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, both 1958 Citroen 2CV and 1958 Lancia Appia were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Appia (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1958 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 369 kg more than 1958 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Lancia Appia 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 1958 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 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, 1958 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Citroen 2CV | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | 2CV | Appia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 375 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 10 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |