1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Nissan 211 would be higher. 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 112 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 255 kg more than 1959 Nissan 211. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (166 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Nissan |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | 211 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2230 mm |
