1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 496 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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
Model | Sprite | Hilux |
Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |