1961 Austin 7 vs. 1973 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1973 Volvo 1800 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin 7 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Volvo 1800 (154 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1973 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | 7 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2460 mm |
