1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1959 Volvo 120 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 110 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120. 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 A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 110 | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 110 | 120 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2610 mm |