1949 Austin A 70 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 A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 70 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 70 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 70 | 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 |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |