1976 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (99 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 630 kg more than 1976 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Toyota Sprinter | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Passat |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2496 cc |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2710 mm |
