1954 Austin A 55 vs. 1954 Citroen 11
To start off, both 1954 Austin A 55 and 1954 Citroen 11 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Citroen 11 (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Citroen 11 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Citroen 11 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1954 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Austin A 55 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 55. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 Citroen 11, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 55 | 1954 Citroen 11 | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 55 | 11 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3280 mm |
