1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 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 129 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 3-Litre | 911 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 304 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2450 mm |
