1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 375 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 783 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (166 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Chevrolet |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Corvette |
Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 949 Nm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 351 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2470 mm |