1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Citroen Osee
To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 Citroen Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 2001 Citroen Osee | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 40 | Osee |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1160 mm |
