1983 Toyota Sprinter vs. 1983 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 1983 Toyota Sprinter and 1983 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc, 1983 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1983 Volkswagen Polo. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1983 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 273 kg more than 1983 Volkswagen Polo. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volkswagen Polo. (74 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Sprinter | 1983 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Polo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1043 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
