1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II vs. 1989 Mazda 929
To start off, 1989 Mazda 929 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II 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 19 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 929 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II.
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, both vehicles can yield 167 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II | 1989 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Mazda |
Model | 3000 Mk II | 929 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2720 mm |