1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Volvo 343
To start off, 1979 Volvo 343 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 343 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1949 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, 1979 Volvo 343 (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 40 | 1979 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 40 | 343 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |