1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 504 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 498 kg more than 1967 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 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 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Peugeot |
Model | Sprite | 504 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2910 mm |