1972 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 38 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 767 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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Sprinter | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Sprinter | Element |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4328 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2576 mm |
