1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1972 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo P 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1972 Volvo P 1800.
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, 1952 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo P 1800. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1972 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 70 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |