1972 Mini MK III vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, both 1972 Mini MK III 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 1,586 cc, 1972 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Sprinter (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1972 Mini MK III. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1972 Mini MK III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 255 kg more than 1972 Mini MK III. 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 Toyota Sprinter (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mini MK III. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mini MK III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mini MK III | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Mini | Toyota |
| Model | MK III | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1586 cc |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2340 mm |
