1964 Abarth 750 vs. 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite
To start off, 1964 Abarth 750 is newer by 6 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, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite weights approximately 129 kg more than 1964 Abarth 750. 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, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 750 | 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | |
Make | Abarth | Austin-Healey |
Model | 750 | Sprite |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 27 L |