1960 Citroen 2CV vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 53 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), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (11 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1325 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 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Citroen 2CV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen 2CV | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | 2CV | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 11 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |
