1960 Citroen 2CV vs. 1958 Nissan 211
To start off, 1960 Citroen 2CV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Nissan 211 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Nissan 211 (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Nissan 211 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Nissan 211 weights approximately 190 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Nissan 211 (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Nissan 211 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen 2CV | 1958 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | 2CV | 211 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2230 mm |
