1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1970 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1970 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo P 1800 (115 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1970 Volvo P 1800.
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, 1970 Volvo P 1800 (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1970 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 60 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
