1993 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1425 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 Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
