1980 Renault Fuego vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1980 Renault Fuego is newer by 1 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 1,588 cc, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault Fuego weights approximately 75 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, 1980 Renault Fuego (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Renault Fuego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault Fuego | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Fuego | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
