2000 Toyota Sienna vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2000 Toyota Sienna is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 730 kg more than 1979 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 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Sienna | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sienna | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
