1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 5 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 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 2 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 410 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | |
Make | Austin | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 3-Litre | Alfetta |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1080 kg |