1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1968 Trabant P 601 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 593 cc (2 cylinders), 1968 Trabant P 601 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Trabant P 601 (26 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (13 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Trabant P 601 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 15 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.
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, 1968 Trabant P 601 (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (24 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Trabant P 601 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen 2CV | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Citroen | Trabant |
| Model | 2CV | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 13 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 24 L |
