1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 26 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1990 Volvo 960.
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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 110 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 110 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
