1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 33 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 4 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 101 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Smart |
| Model | Sprite | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 33 L |
