1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 9 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 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 78 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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | |
Make | Alpine | Austin-Healey |
Model | A 110 | Sprite |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 792 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 27 L |