1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, 1990 Rover 400 is newer by 31 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover 400 (94 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rover 400 weights approximately 291 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 1990 Rover 400. 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, 1990 Rover 400 (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen 2CV | 1990 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | 2CV | 400 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
