1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1974 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1974 Chrysler Charger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chrysler Charger (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Charger 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 160 kg more than 1974 Chrysler Charger.
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, 1974 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Charger 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 | 1974 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | 3-Litre | Charger |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2680 mm |
