1970 Austin 3 vs. 1997 Caterham C21
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 836 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (153 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 1997 Caterham C21 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | 3 | C21 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2260 mm |