1971 Austin 3 vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 10 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 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1981 Porsche 928.
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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 3 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |
