1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 645 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin-Healey |
| Model | 750 | 3000 Mk III |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |
