1983 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1733 kg more than 1983 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Sprinter | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Sprinter | Defender |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2402 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
