1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 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 70 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 265 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Corolla |
Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2380 mm |