1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | DB4 | 3000 Mk III |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 54 L |
