1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, both 1969 Austin 3-Litre and 1969 Fiat Dino were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 86 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
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 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Austin 3-Litre | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | 3-Litre | Dino |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |