1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 90 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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, 1955 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 90 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 90 | 66 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |