1954 Abarth Simca vs. 1967 Austin 3-Litre
To start off, 1967 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Abarth Simca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Abarth Simca would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1954 Abarth Simca. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1954 Abarth Simca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 706 kg more than 1954 Abarth Simca. 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.
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1954 Abarth Simca | 1967 Austin 3-Litre | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Simca | 3-Litre |
Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 120 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2940 mm |