1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1988 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 205 is newer by 21 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 20 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 46 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, 1988 Peugeot 205, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1988 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Peugeot |
| Model | Sprite | 205 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2430 mm |
