1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1970 Fiat 500
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite weights approximately 154 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. 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, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1970 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
Model | Sprite | 500 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 22 L |