1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 1982 Volvo 360 is newer by 34 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volvo 360 (101 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volvo 360 weights approximately 130 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Volvo 360 (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Volvo 360 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 | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 40 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 58 L |
