1957 Austin A135 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A135 (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A135 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A135 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
