1971 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1972 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1359 kg more than 1972 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Toronado | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2340 mm |
