1954 Austin A vs. 1978 Volvo 164
To start off, 1978 Volvo 164 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A.
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 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 164. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A | 1978 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A | 164 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3350 mm |
