1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 1965 Volvo 122 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo 122 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo 122 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1965 Volvo 122.
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 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 122. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 122.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 90 | 122 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |