1983 Plymouth Caravelle vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1983 Plymouth Caravelle is newer by 4 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Plymouth Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Plymouth Caravelle (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Plymouth Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Plymouth Caravelle weights approximately 190 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, 1983 Plymouth Caravelle (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Plymouth Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Plymouth Caravelle | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Caravelle | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
