1951 Austin A vs. 1984 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 125 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, 1984 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1984 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A | Visa |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
