1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1965 Avanti Avanti is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 746 kg more than 1964 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Avanti |
| Model | Sprite | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 95 L |
