1951 Austin A vs. 1951 Citroen 15
To start off, both 1951 Austin A and 1951 Citroen 15 were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 641 kg more than 1951 Austin A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Austin A 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 1951 Austin A. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1951 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, 1951 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1951 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A | 15 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2867 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3100 mm |
