1970 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 34 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1260 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Sprinter | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2982 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2730 mm |
