1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 2007 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 40 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 1116 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 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace 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 | 2007 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Renault |
| Model | Sprite | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 83 L |
