1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1966 Volvo 144
To start off, 1966 Volvo 144 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volvo 144 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Volvo 144 (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Volvo 144 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo 144 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1960 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, 1966 Volvo 144 (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Volvo 144 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 40 | 1966 Volvo 144 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 40 | 144 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 45 L |