1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1956 Citroen 15
To start off, both 1956 Austin A 90 and 1956 Citroen 15 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 90 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1956 Austin A 90.
Because 1956 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 1956 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 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, 1956 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 90 | 1956 Citroen 15 | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | A 90 | 15 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2867 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3100 mm |