1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II vs. 1962 Porsche 718
To start off, both 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II and 1962 Porsche 718 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Porsche 718 (146 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Porsche 718 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II weights approximately 568 kg more than 1962 Porsche 718.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II | 1962 Porsche 718 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
| Model | 3000 Mk II | 718 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |
