1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 26 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, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1977 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 110 | 66 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |