1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 40 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 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 229 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | 3-Litre | Express |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 117 L |
