1971 Austin 3 vs. 1983 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 604 is newer by 12 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, 1971 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 604. (96 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 604. 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, 1971 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 604. (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 1983 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | 3 | 604 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |