1960 Citroen 2CV vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 47 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (481 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 457 more horse power than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen 2CV.
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, 2007 Porsche 911 (624 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen 2CV | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | 2CV | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 481 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 67 L |
