1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Because 1953 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 1953 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Citroen Visa (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1978 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 40 | Visa |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
