1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 60 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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, 1964 Austin A 60 (122 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1964 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 60 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 60 | 66 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |