1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite weights approximately 139 kg more than 1965 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alpine A 110 | 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin-Healey |
| Model | A 110 | Sprite |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 27 L |
