1979 Buick Century vs. 1973 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 565 kg more than 1973 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1973 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |
