1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 25 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (166 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 1990 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III has manual transmission. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1990 BMW 850 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
Model | 3000 Mk III | 850 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |