1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 28 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 936 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.
Because 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
Model | Sprite | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1967 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2320 mm |