1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz T
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz T is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 174 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz T.
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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1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1979 Mercedes-Benz T | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 3-Litre | T |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |