1999 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1999 Honda Accord is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Accord (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 25 kg more than 1999 Honda Accord.
Because 1971 Toyota Sprinter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Toyota Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Honda Accord (265 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (118 Nm). This means 1999 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 1999 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota Sprinter has manual transmission. 1971 Toyota Sprinter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Accord | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 118 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |