1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1999 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 1999 Toyota Vitz is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Vitz (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Vitz should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 490 kg more than 1999 Toyota Vitz.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Vitz. (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Vitz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1999 Toyota Vitz | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Vitz |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2380 mm |
