1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 220 kg more than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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.
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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
Model | 6C | 3000 Mk III |
Year Released | 1949 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 54 L |