1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 29 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 77 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 780 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | 3-Litre | Today |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
