1970 Honda Z vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda Z would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 459 kg more than 1970 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda Z | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Z | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
