1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 634 kg more than 1964 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
Model | V8 Volante | 3000 Mk III |
Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
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 | 305 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
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 | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 54 L |