1959 BMW 507 vs. 1959 Citroen 2CV
To start off, both 1959 BMW 507 and 1959 Citroen 2CV were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1959 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 BMW 507 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 1959 BMW 507. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 1959 Citroen 2CV | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 507 | 2CV |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 10 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 19 L |