1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1969 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1969 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo P 1800 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1969 Volvo P 1800.
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, 1969 Volvo P 1800 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1969 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 70 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88.9 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 | 1340 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |