1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 20 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1511 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, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Lagonda | Sprite |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2040 mm |
