1950 Austin A135 vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, 1974 Volvo 244 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A135 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 244. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1974 Volvo 244. 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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 244. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A135 | 244 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |