1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1969 Volvo 1800 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo 1800 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1969 Volvo 1800.
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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1969 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 90 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
