1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1991 BMW 730
To start off, 1991 BMW 730 is newer by 24 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 730 weights approximately 886 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, 1991 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 730 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 | 1991 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Sprite | 730 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 90 L |
