1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 26 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 405 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, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 300 ZX 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 | 1990 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Nissan |
Model | 3000 Mk III | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2580 mm |