1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Volvo 244
To start off, 1989 Volvo 244 is newer by 39 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), 1989 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 244 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 244 weights approximately 306 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, 1989 Volvo 244 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 244 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 | 1989 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 40 | 244 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |