1952 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1952 Austin-Healey 100.
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-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 240. (139 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin-Healey 100 | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Volvo |
| Model | 100 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 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 | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
