1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 is newer by 19 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, 1985 Porsche 924 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 924 weights approximately 37 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, 1985 Porsche 924 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 924 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 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
Model | 3000 Mk III | 924 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |