1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 360 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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.
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1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
Model | 3000 Mk III | 356 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |