1988 Toyota Blizzard vs. 1980 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1988 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 375 kg more than 1980 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Toyota Blizzard (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Blizzard | 1980 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Blizzard | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
