1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1991 Fiat Panda
To start off, 1991 Fiat Panda 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 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 13 more horse power than 1991 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Fiat Panda weights approximately 46 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Because 1991 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Panda. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1991 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
| Model | Sprite | Panda |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |
