1980 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 30 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 631 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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Sprinter | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Sprinter | Element |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2576 mm |
