1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 17 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP) has 142 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 854 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, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2380 mm |
