1977 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1977 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Honda Accord weights approximately 135 kg more than 1970 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1970 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2340 mm |
