1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 270 R weights approximately 86 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 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R 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 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Nissan |
Model | 3000 Mk III | 270 R |
Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 344 Nm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |