1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1979 Renault Siete
To start off, 1979 Renault Siete is newer by 12 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 15 more horse power than 1979 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault Siete weights approximately 101 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, 1979 Renault Siete, 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault Siete. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1979 Renault Siete | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Renault |
| Model | Sprite | Siete |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1036 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2540 mm |
