1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. Both 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III and 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III are equipped with a 2,912 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1967 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, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Austin-Healey |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | 3000 Mk III |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
