1947 Austin A 110 vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 780 (200 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 110 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1990 Volvo 780.
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, 1947 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1947 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin A 110 | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 110 | 780 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 143 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2780 mm |