1970 Austin 3 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1970 Austin 3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 405 kg more than 1970 Austin 3. 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 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Austin 3 | 1969 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | 3 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |
