1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1973 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 15 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 291 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, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Bluebird 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 | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Nissan |
Model | Sprite | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2510 mm |