1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Corona weights approximately 226 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | Sprite | Corona |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |
