1946 Austin 16 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1946 Austin 16. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1946 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | 16 | 740 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 23.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |