2000 Toyota Solara vs. 2008 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 283 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sprinter.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Toyota Solara (204 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Solara | 2008 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Solara | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1097 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
