1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 15 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 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 835 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare 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 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Austin | Plymouth |
Model | A 40 | Volare |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 5896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2870 mm |