1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 1959 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, both 1959 Citroen 2CV and 1959 Fiat Campagnola were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 795 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 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Citroen 2CV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola 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 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Citroen 2CV | 1959 Fiat Campagnola | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | 2CV | Campagnola |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 375 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 10 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 38 L |