1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite
To start off, 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 556 kg more than 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite | |
Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
Model | A 70 | Sprite |
Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 27 L |