1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1985 Opel Senator
To start off, 1985 Opel Senator is newer by 18 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Senator weights approximately 612 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, 1985 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Senator 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 | 1985 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Opel |
| Model | Sprite | Senator |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2690 mm |
