1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 760 (153 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 760 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. 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, 1984 Volvo 760 (240 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1984 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 55 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
