1999 Audi A4 vs. 1960 Citroen 2CV
To start off, 1999 Audi A4 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A4 (262 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi A4 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1960 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1999 Audi A4 (400 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A4 | 1960 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A4 | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 850 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 19 L |
