1970 Austin 3 vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 1988 Volvo 760 is newer by 18 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, 1970 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 760. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1988 Volvo 760. 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, 1988 Volvo 760 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | 3 | 760 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
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 | 1392 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 |