1960 Citroen 2CV vs. 1987 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1987 Nissan Patrol is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1341 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen 2CV | 1987 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | 2CV | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2980 mm |
