1980 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 26 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 379 kg more than 1980 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, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Sprinter | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Golf |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1894 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
