1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, both 1959 Citroen 2CV and 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 443 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 Citroen 2CV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Citroen 2CV | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 2CV | 2000 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 71 L |