1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1968 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1968 Skoda 1202 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 1,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Skoda 1202 (45 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 441 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. 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, 1968 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Skoda 1202 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 | 1968 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Skoda |
| Model | Sprite | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 30 L |
