1972 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V is newer by 40 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), 2012 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda CR-V (184 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda CR-V weights approximately 635 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, 2012 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Sprinter | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Sprinter | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2620 mm |
