1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 is newer by 4 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 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 396 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 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 692 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 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 | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 3-Litre | 917 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 798 kg |
