1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1987 Porsche 944
To start off, 1987 Porsche 944 is newer by 20 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 944 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 944 weights approximately 631 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, 1987 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 944 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 | 1987 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
| Model | Sprite | 944 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 66 L |
