1960 Citroen 2CV vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 45 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1382 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen 2CV | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | 2CV | Defender |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 93 L |
