1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (159 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 354 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | 3-Litre | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |