1974 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2013 Mazda 3
To start off, 2013 Mazda 3 is newer by 39 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 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda 3 weights approximately 548 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, 2013 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Sprinter | 2013 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Sprinter | 3 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2489 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1303 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2640 mm |
