1970 Toyota Sprinter vs. 1995 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 25 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 1020 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, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Sprinter | 1995 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1896 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2840 mm |
