1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 16 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 634 kg more than 1965 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (166 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | V8 Volante | 3000 Mk III |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 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 | 1814 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 54 L |
