1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 385 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Coronet | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |
