1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 1980 Volvo 240 is newer by 27 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 240 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 240 weights approximately 408 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, 1980 Volvo 240 (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 240 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 | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 40 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
