1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1989 Volvo 244
To start off, 1989 Volvo 244 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 135 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 244. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 884 kg more than 1989 Volvo 244. 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, 1953 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 1989 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 135 | 244 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2660 mm |
