1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1967 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, both 1967 Austin 3-Litre and 1967 Vauxhall VX4 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1967 Vauxhall VX4. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1967 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 519 kg more than 1967 Vauxhall VX4. 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, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Vauxhall VX4. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Vauxhall VX4.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1967 Vauxhall VX4 | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | 3-Litre | VX4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 48 L |