1971 Austin 3 vs. 1995 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1995 TVR Griffith is newer by 24 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1995 TVR Griffith.
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, 1995 TVR Griffith (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 1995 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Austin | TVR |
Model | 3 | Griffith |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |