1966 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Citroen Osee
To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Citroen Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 2001 Citroen Osee | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 40 | Osee |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
