1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Volvo 265
To start off, 1976 Volvo 265 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 265 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1961 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, 1976 Volvo 265 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1976 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 40 | 265 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
