1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, both 1965 Abarth 595 and 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 710 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. 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, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (166 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 595 | 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
Make | Abarth | Austin-Healey |
Model | 595 | 3000 Mk III |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 54 L |