1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40.
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, 1980 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 40 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
