1971 Austin 3 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 29 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, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 950 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | 3 | 21 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |