1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Volvo 120 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 135 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 120. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1968 Volvo 120. 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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 120. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 135 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
