1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (187 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1955 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (263 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 40 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
