1975 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 36 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1464 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (576 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Sprinter | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3000 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 2329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2893 mm |
