1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 2000 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2000 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 42 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Suzuki Vitara (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 566 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 2000 Suzuki Vitara 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, 2000 Suzuki Vitara 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, 2000 Suzuki Vitara (138 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Suzuki Vitara 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 | 2000 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Suzuki |
| Model | Sprite | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2210 mm |
