1963 Citroen 2CV vs. 1963 Morris Traveller
To start off, both 1963 Citroen 2CV and 1963 Morris Traveller were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morris Traveller is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morris Traveller (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 Citroen 2CV. (18 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morris Traveller should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Traveller weights approximately 270 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1963 Morris Traveller (82 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen 2CV. (24 Nm). This means 1963 Morris Traveller will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Citroen 2CV | 1963 Morris Traveller | |
| Make | Citroen | Morris |
| Model | 2CV | Traveller |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 423 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 38 L |
