1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 94 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
Model | 1750 | 3000 Mk III |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |