1980 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 33 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1005 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 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 1980 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Sprinter | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sprinter | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4395 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1980 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 |
