1999 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 337 kg more than 1974 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 Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Prizm | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Prizm | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |
