1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 is newer by 32 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 2,319 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 740 (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1951 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, 1983 Volvo 740 (190 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 40 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
