1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
Model | Alfa 6 | 3000 Mk III |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |