1994 Honda Civic vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1994 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Civic weights approximately 369 kg more than 1972 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 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Civic | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
