1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Volvo 140
To start off, 1971 Volvo 140 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo 140 (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo 140 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 140 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1948 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Volvo 140 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Volvo 140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1971 Volvo 140 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 40 | 140 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |