1958 Citroen 2CV vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2004 Kia Sportage is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1958 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1958 Citroen 2CV.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Citroen 2CV | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | 2CV | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 50 L |
