1971 Austin 3 vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 780 (200 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Austin 3. 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, 1971 Austin 3 (218 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | 3 | 780 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2780 mm |
