1954 Buick 70 vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1979 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 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 70 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |
