1987 Buick Estate vs. 1963 Citroen 2CV
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1963 Citroen 2CV. (18 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 1325 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 1987 Buick Estate 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 1987 Buick Estate. 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen 2CV. (24 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1963 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Estate | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
