1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 47 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 1 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 360 kg more than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (166 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester 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 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Subaru |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | Forester |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
