1993 Toyota 4Runner vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1993 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,365 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota 4Runner (112 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 625 kg more than 1979 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, 1993 Toyota 4Runner (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota 4Runner | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | 4Runner | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2365 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
