1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 54 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 666 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
Model | Sprite | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 79 L |