1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1965 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 480 kg more than 1965 Volvo 120. 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1965 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | 3-Litre | 120 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 219 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |