1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1972 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1972 Peugeot 504 is newer by 7 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 55 more horse power than 1972 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1972 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 150 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Peugeot 504. (160 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 1972 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1972 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Peugeot |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | 504 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2910 mm |
