1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1971 Austin 3
To start off, 1971 Austin 3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 854 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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, 1971 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Abarth 1300 | 1971 Austin 3 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1300 | 3 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 65 L |