1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1970 Volvo 164
To start off, 1970 Volvo 164 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 164 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1970 Volvo 164.
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, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 1970 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 90 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
