1971 Austin 3 vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 9 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 490 kg more than 1971 Austin 3. 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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | 3 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
