1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 20 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, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 165 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, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | 944 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |
