1970 Austin 3 vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 28 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, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1970 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Austin 3 | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | 3 | 340 R |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
