1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1983 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 40 (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1983 Citroen Visa. 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, 1983 Citroen Visa, 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, 1950 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1983 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 40 | Visa |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 650 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 40 L |
