1970 Austin 3 vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, both 1970 Austin 3 and 1970 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 640 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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Austin | Chrysler |
Model | 3 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 6284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |