1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1971 Austin 3
To start off, 1971 Austin 3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1971 Austin 3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 2600 | 3 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |