1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1948 Citroen 2CV
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 45 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1172 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.
Because 1993 Buick Roadmaster 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 1993 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1948 Citroen 2CV has manual transmission. 1948 Citroen 2CV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1948 Citroen 2CV | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Roadmaster | 2CV |
Year Released | 1993 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 9 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 23 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 682 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2380 mm |