1975 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 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 2,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1150 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Sprinter | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2997 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2860 mm |
