1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1968 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, both 1968 Austin 3-Litre and 1968 Steyr Haflinger were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 836 kg more than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1968 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Austin | Steyr |
| Model | 3-Litre | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 1510 mm |
