1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1976 Volvo 260
To start off, 1976 Volvo 260 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 260 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 1976 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95. 1976 Volvo 260 has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 95 | 1976 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 95 | 260 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
