1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1950 Citroen 15
To start off, 1957 Austin A 35 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 636 kg more than 1957 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1950 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 35 | 1950 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 35 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2867 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3100 mm |
