1949 Austin 16 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | 16 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
