1951 Austin A vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Volare is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Volare (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 780 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1976 Plymouth Volare (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | A | Volare |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2760 mm |
