1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 66 (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 40 | 66 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |