1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1948 Buick 40
To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.
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:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1948 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | 3-Litre | 40 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1695 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3000 mm |
