1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Porsche 914 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 45 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 565 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | 3-Litre | 914 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |