1988 Eagle Summit vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1988 Eagle Summit is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Eagle Summit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Eagle Summit (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Eagle Summit should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Eagle Summit weights approximately 242 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Toyota Sprinter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Toyota Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Eagle Summit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Eagle Summit (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Eagle Summit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Eagle Summit | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Eagle | Toyota |
Model | Summit | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |