1971 Austin 3 vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | 3 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2350 mm |
