1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 850 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Citroen 2CV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen 2CV weights approximately 153 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Because 1959 Citroen 2CV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Sport 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Citroen 2CV | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | 2CV | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 75 L |