1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 1975 Volvo 260 is newer by 7 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, 1975 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 140 kg more than 1975 Volvo 260.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | 3-Litre | 260 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
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 | 124 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |