1970 Austin 3 vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 760 (153 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760.
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, 1984 Volvo 760 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Austin 3 | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | 3 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
