1975 Austin 1800 vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1975 Austin 1800 and 1975 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin 1800.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Austin 1800 (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Austin 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Austin 1800 | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | 1800 | 240 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |