1979 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 588 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 Volkswagen Passat (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Sprinter | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Passat |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3600 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1563 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4769 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2712 mm |
