1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Volvo 120
To start off, 1970 Volvo 120 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 120 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 120 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1950 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, 1970 Volvo 120 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1970 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 40 | 120 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |