1971 Austin 3 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1971 Austin 3 and 1971 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 39 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | 3 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1529 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |