1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 24 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1244 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, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin Virage | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | Virage | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
