1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Citroen C1
To start off, 2007 Citroen C1 is newer by 57 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, 2007 Citroen C1 (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C1 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 166 kg more than 2007 Citroen C1.
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, 2007 Citroen C1, 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, 2007 Citroen C1 (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C1 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 | 2007 Citroen C1 | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 40 | C1 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 41 L |
