1970 Toyota Sprinter vs. 1985 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1985 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volkswagen Passat (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 285 kg more than 1970 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, 1985 Volkswagen Passat (146 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Sprinter | 1985 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Passat |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1781 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2560 mm |
