1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1964 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Wartburg 311 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) has 97 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 210 kg more than 1964 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1964 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Wartburg |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | 311 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |
