1972 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 39 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 784 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Sprinter | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Sprinter | Forester |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2500 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2616 mm |
