1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 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 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 56 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
Model | Sprite | Corolla |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2340 mm |