1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 15 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 185 kg more than 1954 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, 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 40 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
