1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1965 Fiat Grand Break
To start off, both 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III and 1965 Fiat Grand Break 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 50 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (166 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1965 Fiat Grand Break | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Grand Break |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |