1998 Honda Accord vs. 1982 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (201 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Sprinter. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 325 kg more than 1982 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, 1998 Honda Accord (196 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1982 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
