1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 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 107 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 595 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
Make | Abarth | Austin-Healey |
Model | 600 | 3000 Mk III |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |