2002 Renault Avantime vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2002 Renault Avantime is newer by 30 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 885 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, 2002 Renault Avantime (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Avantime | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |
