1961 Citroen 2CV vs. 1967 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1967 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 790 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Sport 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1961 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1961 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Sport 800 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1961 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Toyota Sport 800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Citroen 2CV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Toyota Sport 800 (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Sport 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Citroen 2CV | 1967 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 2CV | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 10 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 75 L |
