1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2002 Citroen C 15
To start off, 2002 Citroen C 15 is newer by 54 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C 15 (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C 15 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 Citroen C 15.
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, 2002 Citroen C 15, 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, 2002 Citroen C 15 (113 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C 15 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 | 2002 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 40 | C 15 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 66 L |
