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 Toyota Sprinter (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen K 70. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Toyota Sprinter (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen K 70. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen K 70.
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 | 1586 cc | 1605 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2700 mm |
