1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 240 (81 HP @ 4650 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 240. (139 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 70 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 58 L |
