1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1965 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 40 (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Austin A 40 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 1948 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Citroen Ak 350, 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, 1948 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1965 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 40 | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 19 L |
