1950 Austin A135 vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, 1979 Volvo 260 is newer by 29 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, 1979 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1979 Volvo 260.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A135 | 260 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |