1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1955 Citroen 2CV
To start off, both 1955 Austin A 40 and 1955 Citroen 2CV were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1955 Citroen 2CV. (12 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1955 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1955 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 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 1955 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1955 Citroen 2CV, 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, 1955 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Citroen 2CV. (25 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1955 Citroen 2CV | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | A 40 | 2CV |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 424 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 12 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 25 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 19 L |