1950 Austin A135 vs. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 840 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. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (166 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
Model | A135 | 3000 Mk III |
Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |