1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1978 Volvo 264 is newer by 28 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 264 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 264 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 264 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 264 weights approximately 486 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, 1978 Volvo 264 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 264 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 | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 40 | 264 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |