1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1967 Riley Kestrel
To start off, both 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite and 1967 Riley Kestrel were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 11 more horse power than 1967 Riley Kestrel. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley Kestrel weights approximately 174 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Because 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Riley Kestrel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley Kestrel. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1967 Riley Kestrel | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Riley |
Model | Sprite | Kestrel |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 25 L |