1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1998 BMW 316
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 33 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 40 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 70 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1998 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | 316 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
