1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 620 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | 3-Litre | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |