1979 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2000 Volvo V40
To start off, 2000 Volvo V40 is newer by 21 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volvo V40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo V40 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo V40 weights approximately 420 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, 2000 Volvo V40 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo V40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Sprinter | 2000 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Sprinter | V40 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1948 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
