1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1963 Citroen 2CV
To start off, both 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1963 Citroen 2CV were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1963 Citroen 2CV. (18 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1963 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen 2CV. (24 Nm). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1963 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | 2600 | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 19 L |
