1966 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1976 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite weights approximately 330 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-3.
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.
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1966 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1976 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Mazda |
Model | Sprite | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 65 L |