1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1945 Citroen 15
To start off, 1950 Austin A 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1945 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Citroen 15 weights approximately 359 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 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 1950 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1945 Citroen 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, 1945 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1945 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1945 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 40 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1945 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3100 mm |
