1947 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Volvo 343

To start off, 1978 Volvo 343 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 343 (70 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 40. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 343 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1947 Austin A 40. 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. 1978 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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