1971 Austin 3 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 67 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | 3 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
