1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1953 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Daimler Conquest (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Daimler Conquest should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 683 kg more than 1967 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, 1953 Daimler Conquest (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1953 Daimler Conquest | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Daimler |
Model | Sprite | Conquest |
Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1397 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2650 mm |