1971 Abarth 124 vs. 1971 Austin 3
To start off, both 1971 Abarth 124 and 1971 Austin 3 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Abarth 124 (126 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Abarth 124 should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1971 Abarth 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 124. (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 124 | 1971 Austin 3 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 124 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1490 kg |
