1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. Both 1962 Austin A 99 and 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III are equipped with a 2,912 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
Model | A 99 | 3000 Mk III |
Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |