1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1959 Rover P4
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 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 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 79 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 292 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, 1959 Rover P4 (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Rover |
Model | 3000 Mk III | P4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |