1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1969 Austin 3-Litre.
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, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (218 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (143 Nm). This means 1969 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Austin 3-Litre | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | 3-Litre | 960 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2780 mm |