1979 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 32 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 2,000 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (113 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 797 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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Sprinter | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2919 mm |
