1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 37 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 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 870 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (143 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 960 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 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 30 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2780 mm |
