1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1958 Fiat 1100
To start off, both 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite and 1958 Fiat 1100 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1958 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1958 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
| Model | Sprite | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 57 L |
