1979 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 34 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 755 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Sprinter | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sprinter | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1997 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2968 mm |
