1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 48 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (12 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1525 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, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (25 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen 2CV | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | 2CV | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 423 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 25 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 80 L |
