1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 44 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti EX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX 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, 2012 Infiniti EX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti EX 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 | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Austin | Infiniti |
| Model | 3-Litre | EX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
