1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT
To start off, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 3,464 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT weights approximately 117 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, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT (327 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Lamborghini |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | 350 GT |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3464 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2560 mm |
