1974 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 38 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 1120 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Sprinter | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sprinter | X3 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2993 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2810 mm |
