1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1952 Citroen 15
To start off, both 1952 Austin A 40 and 1952 Citroen 15 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Citroen 15 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 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 1952 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1952 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, 1952 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1952 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1952 Citroen 15 | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | A 40 | 15 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2867 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3100 mm |