1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 is newer by 63 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC60 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 948 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.
Because 2013 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volvo XC60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 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 | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 40 | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2774 mm |
