1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1980 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1980 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 777 kg more than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1980 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | 62 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |
