1972 Toyota Sprinter vs. 1972 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, both 1972 Toyota Sprinter and 1972 Volkswagen K 70 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volkswagen K 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volkswagen K 70 (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volkswagen K 70 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 294 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 Volkswagen K 70 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Volkswagen K 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Sprinter | 1972 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1605 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2700 mm |
