1998 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1998 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 26 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 694 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, 1998 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Step Wagon | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Step Wagon | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2340 mm |
