1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 740 (116 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. (70 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Volvo |
| Model | 16 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2780 mm |
