1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 906 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Chevrolet |
Model | Sprite | Corvette |
Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 5727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 401 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 523 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 76 L |