1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 44 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, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic 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 240 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
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, 2011 Honda Civic, 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic 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. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | 3-Litre | Civic |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
