1979 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 357 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Sprinter | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2694 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3240 mm |
