1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1960 Citroen 2CV
To start off, both 1960 Austin A 55 and 1960 Citroen 2CV were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (11 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 627 kg more than 1960 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Austin A 55 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Austin A 55. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Citroen 2CV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1960 Citroen 2CV | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | A 55 | 2CV |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 11 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 19 L |