2000 Dodge Dakota vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2000 Dodge Dakota is newer by 28 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 774 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, 2000 Dodge Dakota (197 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Dakota | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2340 mm |
