1971 Austin 3 vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1973 Opel Admiral is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1973 Opel Admiral.
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, 1973 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | 3 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 92 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |