1998 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1951 Citroen 2CV
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1951 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, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Venture | 1951 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Venture | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 374 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 10 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
