1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1958 Citroen 2CV
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1958 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1958 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Citroen 2CV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Citroen 2CV 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1958 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 850 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 19 L |
