1972 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 633 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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Sprinter | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Passat |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1984 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2720 mm |
