1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1951 Citroen 2CV
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Foursome is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 592 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley Foursome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 2CV weights approximately 159 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1951 Citroen 2CV | |
Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
Model | Foursome | 2CV |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 10 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 48 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 19 L |