1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 99 (107 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 99 | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |