1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 49 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1458 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 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara 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 | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Nissan |
Model | Sprite | Navara |
Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 404 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 2122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |