2002 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 23 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 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 505 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, 2002 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
