1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1978 BMW 725
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 is newer by 12 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, 1978 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 725 should accelerate faster 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, 1978 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1978 BMW 725 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
Model | 3000 Mk III | 725 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2810 mm |