1970 Austin 3 vs. 1969 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1970 Austin 3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1969 Dodge Coronet.
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 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Austin 3 | 1969 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | 3 | Coronet |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| 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 | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
