1960 Citroen 2CV vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, both 1960 Citroen 2CV and 1960 Mazda R 360 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 850 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Citroen 2CV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Citroen 2CV (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Citroen 2CV should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen 2CV weights approximately 355 kg more than 1960 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Citroen 2CV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Mazda R 360. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 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, 1960 Citroen 2CV (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Citroen 2CV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen 2CV | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | 2CV | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 55 L |
