1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1978 Volvo 264 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 264 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 264 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1978 Volvo 264.
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 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 264. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 264.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 90 | 264 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |