1979 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, 2009 Kia Venga is newer by 30 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 1,588 cc, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 735 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Sprinter | 2009 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Sprinter | Venga |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1396 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1710 kg |
