1995 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport is newer by 23 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 939 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, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Trans Sport | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2340 mm |
