1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1954 Citroen 15
To start off, both 1954 Austin A 90 and 1954 Citroen 15 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1954 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1954 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1954 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Austin A 90 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 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1954 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 90 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3100 mm |
