1971 Austin 3 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1971 Austin 3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Catalina would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 395 kg more than 1971 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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | 3 | Catalina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3080 mm |
