1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1958 Maserati 300
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 300 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 300 (243 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 430 kg more than 1958 Maserati 300.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1958 Maserati 300 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Maserati |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | 300 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2320 mm |
