1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 11 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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | 3-Litre | Esprit |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 219 Nm | 217 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2440 mm |