1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Volvo 343
To start off, 1980 Volvo 343 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40.
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 343 (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 343 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 343 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 40 | 343 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |