1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1985 Volvo 780 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 780 (127 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1985 Volvo 780.
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, 1985 Volvo 780 (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 780 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 90 | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 90 | 780 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |