1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1996 Renault 19
To start off, 1996 Renault 19 is newer by 28 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 18 more horse power than 1996 Renault 19. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 345 kg more than 1996 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault 19. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1996 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | 3-Litre | 19 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
