1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 is newer by 34 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, 1990 Volvo 780 (200 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1956 Austin A 90. 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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 90 | 780 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
