1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Citroen GS
To start off, 1975 Citroen GS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Citroen GS (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Citroen GS should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 40 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Citroen GS.
Because 1957 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 1957 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Citroen GS, 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, 1957 Austin A 40 (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1975 Citroen GS | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 40 | GS |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 43 L |
