1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1979 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1979 Toyota Starlet 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 829 kg more than 1979 Toyota Starlet.
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 | 1979 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | 3-Litre | Starlet |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 992 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 | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2310 mm |