1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1983 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 802 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen Visa weights approximately 60 kg more than 1954 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Austin A 30 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 1954 Austin A 30. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1954 Austin A 30 (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 30 | 1983 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 30 | Visa |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 740 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 |
