2002 Renault Avantime vs. 1973 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2002 Renault Avantime is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 888 kg more than 1973 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 1973 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Avantime | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2340 mm |
