1996 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 584 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 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
