1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 240 (112 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. 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, 1983 Volvo 240 (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 30 | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 30 | 240 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |