1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 39 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 2,997 cc, 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 325 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 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 | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Sprite | 325 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2997 cc |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 61 L |
