1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1977 Plymouth Volare is newer by 23 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 435 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, 1977 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Volare 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 | 1977 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | A 40 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |
