1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1959 Porsche 356
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 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
Model | 3000 Mk III | 356 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |