1954 Buick 40 vs. 1982 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1982 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Sprinter. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1982 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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1982 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 975 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
