1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1996 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 29 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 461 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, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Guara 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 | 1996 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Austin-Healey | De Tomaso |
Model | Sprite | Guara |
Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2620 mm |