1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1970 Volvo 164
To start off, 1970 Volvo 164 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 164 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 164 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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, 1970 Volvo 164 (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1970 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 70 | 164 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |