1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 31 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1984 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, 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 (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | A 40 | Visa |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |