1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1986 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 40 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Because 1960 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 1960 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa, 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, 1960 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 40 | 1986 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | A 40 | Visa |
Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 50 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 40 L |