1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 30 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 285 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 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 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 40 | 740 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |