1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 42 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 480 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | A 40 | Rally Raid |
Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3000 mm |