1980 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2001 Smart ForFour is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1980 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart ForFour (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Sprinter | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Toyota | Smart |
| Model | Sprinter | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1332 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
