1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 28 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite weights approximately 168 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 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 | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Caterham |
| Model | Sprite | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 36 L |
