1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1965 Maserati 151
To start off, 1967 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati 151. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati 151 would be higher. At 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati 151 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 664 kg more than 1965 Maserati 151.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1965 Maserati 151 | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | 3-Litre | 151 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2310 mm |
