1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1965 Citroen DS
To start off, 1965 Citroen DS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Citroen DS weights approximately 90 kg more than 1948 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Austin A 90 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 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Citroen DS, 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 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen DS. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1965 Citroen DS | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | A 90 | DS |
Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2175 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 43 L |