1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (130 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 153 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire 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 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | Starfire |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 170 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 | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
