1971 Austin 3 vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1971 Austin 3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1969 Opel Commodore. 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, 1971 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | 3 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |