1970 Austin 3 vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1970 Austin 3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. 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, 1970 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | 3 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2290 mm |