1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 2005 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2005 Mazda B2300 is newer by 47 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B2300 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 694 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, 2005 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B2300 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 | 2005 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Mazda |
| Model | Sprite | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 62 L |
