1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1983 Volvo 760
To start off, 1983 Volvo 760 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 760 (156 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 760 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1952 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, 1983 Volvo 760 (234 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1983 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 70 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
