1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 675 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1586 cc |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2340 mm |
