1972 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 5 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 729 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 Mazda 5 (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Sprinter | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Sprinter | 5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2751 mm |
