1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1973 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1973 Nissan Sunny is newer by 6 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 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 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite weights approximately 14 kg more than 1973 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1973 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Nissan |
| Model | Sprite | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2310 mm |
