1972 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 36 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 744 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Sprinter | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Touran |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1896 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2680 mm |
