1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1980 Volvo 343
To start off, 1980 Volvo 343 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1980 Volvo 343.
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, 1960 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1980 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 55 | 343 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |