1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 110 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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, 1964 Austin A 110 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 110 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 110 | 66 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |