1961 Austin 7 vs. 1993 Volvo 480
To start off, 1993 Volvo 480 is newer by 32 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Volvo 480 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 480 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 480 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 480 weights approximately 390 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, 1993 Volvo 480 (144 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 480 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1993 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | 7 | 480 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2510 mm |
