1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000
To start off, 1964 Austin A 90 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 429 kg more than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000.
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, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | A 90 | 3000 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1143 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |
