1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, both 1963 Aston Martin DB4 and 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 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. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 45 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 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:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | DB4 | 3000 Mk III |
| Year Released | 1963 | 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 | 310 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 54 L |
