1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 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 315 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 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 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 3-Litre | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
