1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1966 Bristol 409
To start off, both 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III and 1966 Bristol 409 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III has manual transmission. 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1966 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Bristol |
Model | 3000 Mk III | 409 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 81 L |