1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | A 70 | 3000 Mk III |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 54 L |
