1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 265 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30. 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, 1980 Volvo 265 (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 30 | 265 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |
