1971 Austin 3 vs. 1971 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1971 Austin 3 and 1971 Toyota Publica 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 85 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1971 Toyota Publica. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Publica. (63 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 1971 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | 3 | Publica |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2170 mm |