1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 88 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | 3-Litre | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
