1979 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 33 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 997 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Sprinter | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Sprinter | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2696 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
