1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 1969 Nissan President is newer by 5 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. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 425 kg more than 1964 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, 1969 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1969 Nissan President | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Nissan |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | President |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2860 mm |
