1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 2010 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2010 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 51 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. 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, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | 2010 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ascari |
| Model | 3000 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2911 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2636 mm |
