1958 Citroen 2CV vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, both 1958 Citroen 2CV and 1958 Morris Cowley were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1958 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1958 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Cowley weights approximately 625 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 Morris Cowley 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 Morris Cowley. 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 Morris Cowley (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Citroen 2CV | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Citroen | Morris |
Model | 2CV | Cowley |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 375 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 10 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 22 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 52 L |