1983 Toyota Sprinter vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 1983 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco would be higher. Both 1983 Toyota Sprinter and 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco are equipped with a 1,588 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 175 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Sprinter | 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
