1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 43 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 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol 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 | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Nissan |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Patrol |
Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 135 L |