1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 22 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 51 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1965 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (166 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
Model | 75 | 3000 Mk III |
Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 175 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 | 1220 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 54 L |