1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1986 Volvo 245
To start off, 1986 Volvo 245 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volvo 245 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95.
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 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 95 | 1986 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 95 | 245 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |