1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 27 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 550 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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS 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 | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Jaguar |
Model | 3000 Mk III | XJS |
Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |