1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II weights approximately 208 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Simca |
| Model | 3000 Mk II | 8 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2450 mm |
