1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 1988 Volvo 760 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 760 (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1988 Volvo 760.
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, 1988 Volvo 760 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 99. 1988 Volvo 760 has automatic transmission and 1961 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1961 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Volvo 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 99 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
