1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite
To start off, 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 566 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:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite | |
Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
Model | A 70 | Sprite |
Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 27 L |