1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 244 (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 277 kg more than 1980 Volvo 244.
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, 1962 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 90 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 90 | 244 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
