1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1968 Volvo 145 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 145. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1968 Volvo 145. 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, 1951 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 145. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 90 | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 90 | 145 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
