1960 Citroen 2CV vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 50 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 546 more horse power than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 750 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.
Because 1960 Citroen 2CV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen 2CV | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | 2CV | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 86 L |
