1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1978 Nissan Silvia is newer by 11 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 276 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, 1978 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. 1978 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite has manual transmission. 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Nissan |
Model | Sprite | Silvia |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2350 mm |