1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1979 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1979 Chrysler Newport 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chrysler Newport (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 630 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, 1979 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Newport 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 | 1979 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Chrysler |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | Newport |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3020 mm |
