1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1988 Volvo 740
To start off, 1988 Volvo 740 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 Volvo 740.
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, 1988 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1988 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 90 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
