1982 Toyota Century vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1982 Toyota Century is newer by 3 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 830 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, 1982 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Century | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2410 mm |
