1996 Renault Safrane vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1996 Renault Safrane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 770 kg more than 1975 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 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Safrane | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Safrane | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
