1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1976 Volvo 265
To start off, 1976 Volvo 265 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1976 Volvo 265.
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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 265. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1976 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 110 | 265 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2660 mm |
