1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1957 Volvo P 1900 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,414 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Volvo P 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Volvo P 1900 (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Volvo P 1900 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1957 Volvo P 1900.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1957 Volvo P 1900 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 40 | P 1900 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1414 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |