1999 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1980 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 920 kg more than 1980 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, 1999 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Astro | 1980 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Astro | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
