1979 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 28 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (198 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 525 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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Sprinter | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Passat |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1984 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
