1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 23 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (197 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 680 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 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 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 40 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2780 mm |
