1971 Austin 3 vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 31 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 (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 3 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| 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 | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
