1979 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2604 mm |
