1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1979 BMW 735
To start off, 1979 BMW 735 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 BMW 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 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 | 1979 BMW 735 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
Model | 3000 Mk III | 735 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |