1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2005 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2005 Toyota Caldina is newer by 38 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, 2005 Toyota Caldina (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Caldina 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 279 kg more than 2005 Toyota Caldina.
Because 1967 Austin 3-Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Austin 3-Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Caldina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Caldina. (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Caldina. 2005 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 1967 Austin 3-Litre has manual transmission. 1967 Austin 3-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 2005 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | 3-Litre | Caldina |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |