1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet

To start off, 1984 Toyota Starlet is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 would be higher. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 weights approximately 393 kg more than 1984 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Austin-Healey 3000 1984 Toyota Starlet
Make Austin-Healey Toyota
Model 3000 Starlet
Year Released 1959 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2911 cc 993 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 124 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 237 Nm 65 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83.4 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.9 mm 61 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1143 kg 750 kg
Vehicle Length 4010 mm 3690 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2340 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 40 L


 

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