1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1964 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, both 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III and 1964 Plymouth Valiant were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1964 Plymouth Valiant. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1964 Plymouth Valiant.
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.
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1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1964 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Plymouth |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Valiant |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2700 mm |