1971 Austin 3 vs. 1971 MG MGB
To start off, both 1971 Austin 3 and 1971 MG MGB 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 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1971 MG MGB. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 1971 MG MGB | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | 3 | MGB |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 880 kg |
