1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 15 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III has manual transmission. 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | Alfa 6 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
