1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1964 Austin A 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Volvo 120 (76 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Volvo 120 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1964 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, 1959 Volvo 120 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 40 | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 40 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2610 mm |
