1951 Austin A vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A.
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, 1975 Volvo 66 (94 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm). This means 1975 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A | 66 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 94 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |