1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus
To start off, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus is newer by 40 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot Nautilus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus weights approximately 1495 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot Nautilus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen 2CV | 1999 Peugeot Nautilus | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | 2CV | Nautilus |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 10 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |
