1974 Toyota Sprinter vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 370 kg more than 1974 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Sprinter | 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
| Model | Sprinter | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1996 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2630 mm |
