1952 Austin A vs. 1970 Austin 3
To start off, 1970 Austin 3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 485 kg more than 1970 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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1970 Austin 3 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A | 3 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 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 | 1975 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |