1994 Audi A6 vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1994 Audi A6 is newer by 15 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 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 1994 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A6 (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A6 weights approximately 535 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, 1994 Audi A6 (265 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A6 | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2459 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
