1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1968 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Nova 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 310 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, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (166 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1968 Chevrolet Nova | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Chevrolet |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Nova |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2830 mm |