1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1983 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 504 is newer by 16 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 504 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 546 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, 1983 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 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 | 1983 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Peugeot |
| Model | Sprite | 504 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2750 mm |
