1980 Citroen Visa vs. 1948 Citroen 2CV
To start off, 1980 Citroen Visa is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1980 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Citroen Visa weights approximately 40 kg more than 1948 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, 1980 Citroen Visa (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen Visa | 1948 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 9 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 62 mm |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 63 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 20 L |
