1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 1964 Volvo 120 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 99 (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 120. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1964 Volvo 120. 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, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 120. (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 99 | 120 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |