1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1962 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1969 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 255 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. (200 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Vauxhall Velox.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Austin 3-Litre | 1962 Vauxhall Velox | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | 3-Litre | Velox |
Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 48 L |