1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (166 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 1998 Porsche 911 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. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 309 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 Length | 4010 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1150 mm |
