1971 Austin 3 vs. 1980 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 106 kg more than 1971 Austin 3.
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 LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre 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 LeSabre | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | 3 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
