1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III 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 46 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 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 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 46 L |
