1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Rover |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | P4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |
