1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, 1974 Volvo 244 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 244. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 86 kg more than 1974 Volvo 244. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 244. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | 3-Litre | 244 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
