1977 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1868 kg more than 1977 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Sprinter | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Sprinter | Defender |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2402 cc |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2800 mm |
