1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1958 Citroen 2CV
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 1 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 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1958 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Citroen 2CV weights approximately 55 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Because 1958 Citroen 2CV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1958 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 1000 | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 850 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 19 L |
