1975 Toyota Sprinter vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 9 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 450 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Sprinter | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Sprinter | 740 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2316 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2780 mm |
