1979 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1640 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Sprinter | 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5700 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
