1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 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 935 (310 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (166 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
Model | 3000 Mk III | 935 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 310 Nm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 328 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |