1975 Toyota Sprinter vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1981 Volkswagen Santana is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volkswagen Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volkswagen Santana should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Santana weights approximately 235 kg more than 1975 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, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Volkswagen Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Sprinter | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Santana |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2560 mm |
