1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1958 Buick 40
To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Buick 40 weights approximately 350 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 | 1958 Buick 40 | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | 3-Litre | 40 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3110 mm |