1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1972 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1972 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre 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 @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 414 kg more than 1972 Mazda RX-4. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1972 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | 3-Litre | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |