1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1960 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1960 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Volvo P 1800 (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1953 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, 1960 Volvo P 1800 (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1960 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 40 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |