1971 Austin 3 vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, both 1971 Austin 3 and 1971 Opel GT 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 34 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 1971 Opel GT | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | 3 | GT |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |
