1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Toyota Crown is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Crown weights approximately 170 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown. 1976 Toyota Crown 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. 1976 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Crown |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |