1971 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1976 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Sprinter (99 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 140 kg more than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Vega | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Vega | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2340 mm |
