1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 124 and 1972 Toyota Sprinter were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 210 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
