1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 43 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (245 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (273 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
| Model | Sprite | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 64 L |
