1979 Toyota Sprinter vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1994 Toyota Supra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Supra (326 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Supra weights approximately 640 kg more than 1979 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, 1994 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Sprinter | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Supra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2997 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
