1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 450 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110. 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, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (166 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin-Healey |
| Model | A 110 | 3000 Mk III |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 54 L |
