1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 41 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Today weights approximately 46 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.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 Austin-Healey Sprite (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
| Model | Sprite | Today |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
